Flight Nurse - Life Lion

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Varied
Hours: 12 hour shifts

Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at 
[email protected]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients.  This position is for ground, candidates will be considered for air after a year of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Registered Nurse with a current license to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania or Registered Nurse from another state with a temporary PA Practice Permit.
  • Current Pennsylvania Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) Certification, or National Registry EMT credentials and ability to complete Pennsylvania Pre-hospital Nursing credential within six (6) months.
  • Three (3) years of Critical Care (ICU level patient care) or experience with acutely ill or injured patients
  • CEN/CCRN accepted for hire, CTRN or CFRN will be required within one (1) year of hire
  • ACLS, PALS, BLS Certifications
  • Must currently possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
  • CTRN or CFRN certification at time of hiring
  • Five (5) years of Critical Care nursing experience in one or more Intensive Care Units.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider and S.T.A.B.L.E. Provider
  • ITLS or PHTLS advanced provider
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) and PA EMSVO endorsement

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

 Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania